Turkey
Photo requirements for passports, visas, and ID cards. Includes dimensions, background rules, and biometric requirements for 1 document type.
Helpful pages for document photos in Turkey
Use these pages to move from country-level requirements to a specific document format, troubleshooting help, and print guidance.
Main document requirements
Open the main document requirements page for this country to see dimensions, background rules, and face-position guidance.
Why photos get rejected
Fix the most common background, framing, and expression problems.
Passport Photo Size Guide
Compare this country's dimensions with other common formats.
How to print passport photos
Print at home or at a pharmacy without scaling errors.
About photo requirements
When applying for a Turkish passport, meeting the strict biometric standards set by the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs is essential. The Turkish authorities maintain rigorous quality control to ensure all identification documents are machine-readable and secure. Whether you are renewing your travel document or applying for the first time, your photo must strictly adhere to the ICAO biometric standards to avoid processing delays.
The mandatory size for a Turkish passport photo is 50mm by 60mm with a plain, solid white background. Your head must be centred, covering 70-80 percent of the frame, with a neutral expression and mouth closed. Glasses are generally discouraged as they often cause light reflections, and head coverings are only permitted for religious reasons, provided they do not obscure facial features. You can ensure your photo meets these precise dimensions by using idpic.app to format your image correctly.
See the full 50 × 60 mm §t:f4086d0b§ specifications for exact dimensions, face position, and background rules.
While most passport applications in Turkey require physical prints, digital copies are increasingly used for e-devlet portal services and initial online appointment bookings. If you are uploading a digital file, it must be in JPEG format with a high resolution. Ensure the file size remains within the specified limits set by the Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü system to ensure a smooth upload process during your application.
Common issues
The most frequent cause for rejection in Turkey is improper lighting that creates shadows across the face or background. Applicants often fail because their photos are not perfectly front-facing or the background is not a pure, uniform white. Additionally, wearing spectacles that cause glare or choosing clothing that blends into the white background are common pitfalls that lead to the General Directorate of Population rejecting your submission.
Learn more about common passport photo rejection reasons and how to fix them, or check our passport photo size guide for a global comparison.
Local tips
You can find professional photo studios in almost every neighbourhood in Turkey, usually charging between 100 and 200 TL for a set of printed photos. Alternatively, you can take your own photo at home using a high-quality smartphone camera and a bright white wall. If you choose the DIY route, ensure you stand at least one metre away from the wall to prevent shadows before cropping to the required 50x60mm dimensions.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, see our DIY passport photo guide or learn how to print passport photos at home.
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